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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1946

Page

2

First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue and Beech Sts

Frances Wolfe as superintendent Miss Arlene Moore assistant superintendent Mrs Carl Hinkina primary chief Helen Miller secretary Mable White treasurer Mrs W A Harrison librarian Frances Smith pianist Jo Ann Hawn assistant pianist Special music during Bible school hour and a flower will be given to the oldest and youngest mother and to the mother with the most children 10:30 a m Communion Worship service Wednesday 7:30 p m Rev Ashley G Booth of Fairmont officiating baptism following the preaching service to join the church Public invited to worship with us

Frances Wolfe Arlene, Moore Carl Hinkina Helen Miller Mable White W. A. Harrison Frances Smith Jo Ann Hawn Ashley G. Booth Fairmont

First Brethren Church Service Schedule and Baptism

The Friendly Church on West St. Charles Street and Route 50 announces services led by Pastor Stanley F. Hauser. 9:30 a.m. Bible school with A. D. Hovatter as superintendent and A. D. Comp as assistant. 10:30 a.m. Morning worship with sermon Mothers of Men. 7 p.m. Young People meeting. 8 p.m. Evening worship with Four Kinds of Hearts and song service led by Kenneth Godwin. Baptismal service after evening worship. Mid-week prayer Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Happy hour for children Friday at 4 p.m. Ace limit 7 to 15 years.

the Friendly Church A. D. Hovatter A. D Young People’s Meeting Kenneth Godwin

St Pauls Methodist Church weekly schedule

St Pauls Methodist Church lists 9:30 Sunday School with Arlie E Leonard and others, 10:30 Worship with theme Thy Kingdom Come and Mother Day music, 8:00 Youth Fellowship. Circle No 2 meets Monday at Mrs C B Mason home. Wednesday prayer and Evangelism study. Thursday Children Workers conference at Andrews Church. Circle No 5 meets Thursday at Mrs W B Bumgardner home.

E. W. Slayton Arlie E. Leonard Young People’s Michael Carvell Fred D. Robinson J. O. Parkhill Circle No. 2 C. B. Mason McGraw Ave Conference of Children’s Workers Methodist Churches Andrews Methodist Church Main St Circle No W. B. Bumgardner Yates Ave

West Virginia Industrial School C chaplain services plan

The article lists Sunday worship at 9 30 a m in the chapel with a Mother’s Day music special by the choir weekly religious education classes for Primary and Junior High grades on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, a Thursday 7 pm Boy Scout meeting in Barnes school, and invites the public to worship with students with balcony reserved for parents and visitors each Lord’s day morning.

West Virginia Industrial School Barnes, School

Rescue Mission Interdenom Church Services Update

INTERDENOM-NATIONAL Rescue Mission at 194 West Main Street led by Pastor W. T. Skidmore invites the public to attend Sunday School at 2:00 p.m. and 1:45 sermon by the pastor. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school supervised by Thomas O. Weaver. Della Knaben shue teaches.

Interdenom National 194 West Mail W. T. Skidmore Thomas O. Weaver Della Knabenshue Friendly Little West Main Street

Andrews Methodist Church Activities Notice

Andrews Methodist Church on Main Street near Mepot Square lists services and groups led by Rev Paul H McKain. Sunday School 9:30, Morning Worship 10:30 with Uncrowned Queen as topic, Youth Fellowship 1:00, church boards meet on specified Tuesdays, Woman's Society led by Mrs J A Newman, reception for new members and veterans Sunday 7:30, and a Children's Workers Conference Thursday 7:30 with Fairmont District leaders present.

Mepot Square Paul, H. McKain Harry White Arthur G. Yates Fairmont Church

St John’s Methodist to Hold Worship and Dinner

St John s Methodist Church on St John and Boyd Streets invites all to Sunday services led by Pastor W J Richardson with a 9 30 a m church school and a 10 30 sermon honoring mothers. The Woman s Society plans a Fellowship Dinner at 6 30 p m May 15 in the social rooms. bring a covered dish. Mothers Day falls tomorrow and members and friends are urged to attend.

St. John and Boyd Streets W. J. Richardson Churh W. F. Cody Woman's Society of Christian Service

Rose Hill Methodist Church Service and School Schedule

Rose Hill Methodist Church announces 10:00 a m church school with Mrs Bryan Rutherford as superintendent Prayer and Praise Services are held Wednesdays at 7 30 p m.

Rose Hill Methodist Church Church School Bryan Rutherford

St Pauls Lutheran Church Announces Sunday Services

St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor F K Roof holds 9 15 Sunday school with W Shafferman as superintendent and 10 30 morning worship. Robert E Cassell student from Gettysburg College will deliver the message. Young people conduct 9 30 service. West Virginia Synod spring conference set for May 13 14 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Elkins. You are invited to worship.

Wshafferman Robert E. Cassell Gettysburg College West Virginia Synod Holy Trinty Lutheran Church Elkins

St Matthias Episcopal Church Service Details

St Matthias Episcopal Church at West Main and St Marys streets. Rev George E Manson leads a 9:30 church school and an 11:00 morning prayer and sermon.

St. Matthias Episcopal Church George E. Manson West Main and St. Mary's Sts

First Presbyterian Church Rev F Carl Davis Minister

The notice lists services and activities at First Presbyterian Church led by Rev F Carl Davis. Sabbath School at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs Earl Wilkinson superintendent and Robert Love assistant. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with a Mother’s Day tribute and special music. Evening and midweek services follow with Young People League and Brotherhood activities.

Earl Wilkinson Robert Love St.ps Young People League Brotherhood O. Jages D. Lambert Hazel M. Bartlett Sapecitensenente

First United Brethren Church Events Preview

Rev Lois R Luzader leads Sunday school for all ages with a Morning Worship service on Mother's Day. Evening message by Rev T L Miles with guest Nancy Anne Staley singing from Handel. Business session plans conference delegation. Mother Daughter banquet and choir events fill the week.

Lois R. Luzader R. C. Sloan John Jenkins William Nester Linn Norman C. V. Crall J. M. Stilwell RB. C Sloan Wm. Travis Troy Poling Christian Endeavor T. L. Miles West Virginia Nancy Anne Staley Handel Miles Weston Wei Lois Luzader

First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Officers

At 9 30 a m officers and supts are listed led by Supt Latimer with Mrs Anna Wolfe as assistant supt and John McCafferty as sec treas and Mrs John McCafferty as assistant sec treas Departmental superintendents cover Adult Young People Pioneer Junior Primary Beginners Cradle Roll Home with Mrs W W Menear Morning worship at 10 30 with theme The Privilege of Being Mother Special music under Mrs Howard Lawson and Mary Frances Jaco organist Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Evening worship at 1 30 p m Beginning to Sink and regular fellowship at 7 30 p m Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m

Latimer —Bradley Anna Wolfe Sec Treas John W. McCafferty John W McCafferty Walter Wolfe Aleathea Brown Bertha Goodwin Clayton Bryant Herbert Fornash Franklin Stilweh W. W. Menear Howard Lawson Mary Frances Jaco Baptist Youth Fellowship

West Main Street Methodist Church Service Notice

West Main Street Methodist Church announces 9:30 a m Sunday School led by George H Coulson with Donley Bennett and others guiding departments. At 10:45 a m worship themed A Mothers Concern. Revival at Andrews Church 7:30 p m. Worship with us.

George H. Coulson Donley Bennett C. W. Wells J. B. Harvey B. H. Haskins

Free Methodist Church Near Curve Bridge Services Listed

The Free Methodist Church near Curve Bridge invites worship at 8 30 a m Sunday school 6 30 p m Young People's service 1 30 p m preaching by Pastor Lestee Morgan Midweek prayer 6 30 p m Thursday You are invited to worship in the little church near Curve Bridge.

Free Methodist Church Curve Bridge Lestee Morgan Uttle Curve

Bethel Methodist and Christian Science Church Notices

Bethel Methodist led by Pastor Lunsford offers Church School at 10:00 am and Memorial services for servicemen at 11:00 am. Christian Science location at West Main Street 597 announces no service on April 21 or 28.

Bethel Methodist Church L. J Lunsford Christian Science West Main Street

Harmony Grove Baptist Church Notice

Harmony Grove Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Clyde Hibbs as superintendent. Preaching each fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. and Saturday night at 8 p.m. before the fourth Sunday. Prayer service Tuesday at 8 p.m. Everybody welcome.

Clyde Hibbs Everbody

Lost Run Free Methodist Church Sunday Services

Sunday School held each Sunday at 10 o clock in the morning led by Superintendent Charles Holt. A Young People's meeting is scheduled every Sunday evening.

Lost Run

Oak Grove Baptist Church Services Schedule

Oak Grove Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Minister JOHA A. DAVIS with worship at 11:00 a.m. on the fourth Sundays of each month and a second Sunday service at 7:30 p.m. monthly.

Joha A. Davis Alebert Matthew

Cecil Circuit Wesleyan Church Service Notice

Murray Maley, pastor, leads at Cecil Circuit Wesleyan Church with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 11 a m The second Sunday morning service is noted and the church extends invitation to all wishing to attend.

Learning to Live Together by Newman Campbell

An International Uniform Lesson stresses harmony in community and forgiveness. It highlights Jesus teaching on restoration after trespass, Peter’s question on forgiveness, and the call to serve others. The memory verse is Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

Jesus Mark Newman Campbell

Fetterman Methodist Church Service Schedule

Fetterman Methodist Church led by Rev J B Staley offers worship at 9 30 a m with church school at 10 30 a m under acting superintendent Mrs C F Hall and supervision by Mrs George Elliott and Mrs Dave Withers. Lloyd O Mauller is lay leader. Wednesday prayer at 8 00 p m. Class A friendly church. Worship with 8

Church School C. F. Hall George Elliott Dave Withers Lloyd O. Mauller

Blueville Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Roles

Blueville Methodist Church announces Sunday 10 30 a m Sunday School with George C Newcome general superintendent and Mrs George W Hunt in charge of children, youth, and adult divisions. Junior Fellowship 2 00 Sunday, Youth Fellowship 7 00 for reorganization, worship at 7 00 with program A Mothers Concern. Thursday 8 00 prayer service and Bible study. Everyone welcome.

George C. Newcome George W. Hunt W. V. Lucas Lillian Sapp

The Nazarene Parkview Church Service Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene Parkview lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday Bible School led by William V. Glover with Clarence Kirby as assistant. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Sermon Mother by the pastor. 6:30 p.m. Nazarene Young People Service led by Anna Lee Poole. 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service and missionary prayer. 1:30 p.m. Monday Cottage Prayer Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting with worship, prayer, praise and Bible study.

Miels William V. Glover Clarence Kirby Nazarene Young People’s Service Anna Lee Poole

St Augustine Catholic Church Service Schedule Note

St Augustine Catholic Church shows mass times at 7 and 10 p m with evening sermon at 7 30 led by Pastor Ruby G Foley assisted by Mrs Bessie Curry Sunday school at 10 a m with Supt. 1 30 p m worship and Thursday young people's meeting led by John McCord. Calvary Tabernacle Pearl St Beaumont also referenced.

Pearl St. Beaumont Ruby G. Foley Bessie Curry Young John McCord

Flemington Circuit Methodist Church Services Schedule

The notice lists Flemington Circuit Methodist Church services with pastors Norris and Simpson. It specifies worship times for communities Flemington Rosemont Webster and other venues on specific Sundays. The schedule includes Second Sunday morning and fourth Sunday evenings plus other regional locations and dates.

Flemington Circuit Norris

Salvation Army Schedule Opens Doors for All

The Salvation Army at 127 E Main St led by Captain Verner Van Syckle outlines a weekly program with Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 00 holiness meeting 6 00 Young People's Legion 7 00 street service and 8 00 Salvation meeting Tuesday activities include 7 00 preparation class 8 00 senior soldier meeting Wednesday bands and mid week holiness 7 00 street service 8 00 mid week holiness meeting Friday Girl Guards Bible study and Corps Cadet Class The corps invites all to worship and enjoy gospel services

The Salvation Army Verner van Syckle William Shaw Holiness Young People's Legion Harry Shaw Penney Salvation Meeting Ladies Home League Band of Love

Blueville Church of Christ Service Schedule and Ministers

Blueville Church of Christ lists Minister Robert Cooper contact 1118. Bible study 9 30 for all ages with various teachers. 10 30 morning worship with singing prayers preaching. 11 30 Lord’s Supper and giving. 7 30 evening worship. 7 30 Wednesday Bible classes directed by minister with assistants for youth and children. Visitors urged to attend.

Robert Cooper Blueville Minnie Knight Perry Hill Junior Jennings

Assembly of God Tabernacle Program Notes

The Assembly of God Tabernacle under Pastor H. Paul Robinson lists Sunday school at 9 45 with classes to 1 0 48 morning worship and 7 45 evening evangelistic service The week includes Tuesday Bible study and prayer and Friday Young People's service at the church with contact number 1007.

H. Paul Robinson

McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run Services Schedule

The McConkey Free Methodist Church in Cherry Run lists Sabbath School at 10 am led by Mrs. Monta Morris, Church Class Meeting at 11 am led by K. L. Summers, Young People Service at 7 pm with Bill Summers in charge, Junior Service at 7 30 pm, Evening Worship at 8 pm, and Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 pm. Special evangelist events with Dortha Mae Sellers run April 28 through May 12, with district meeting services scheduled for June 6 to 9.

Coof Monta Morris L. Summers Young Peoples Service Bill Summers Evangelist Dortha Mae Sellers Alt Artis

Knottsville Circuit Revival Services and Preaching Schedule

Knottsville Circuit lists revival and preaching times across churches. Rev. Stonering Grovi and Thornton lead services on first Sundays. Haymond Chapel hosts 11 am sermons first Sunday and 8 pm third Sunday. Ottsville preaches on second Sunday and fourth Sunday. MT Leas ant and Martin be also schedule third Sunday events. Wesley Chapel holds a third Sunday service. Youth Fellowship noted on certain Sundays. Sunday schools run 10 am at multiple sites.

Pruntytown churches schedule and gatherings

Pruntytown Methodist Church and Warren Methodist list Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. respectively with Sunday School supervision. Activities include Scout investiture, Methodist Youth Fellowship, Woman's Society rally goal of 300, and weekday programs led by various leaders.

Warren Methodist Church S. M. Carter Twitty E. Clowers Chilldren Ruth Mley A. Jones Thelma Ellington Julia Boster Methodist Dora Garrett Women's Society of Chritian Pauline Hall Boy Scouts of America Rev. M. Carter Miss Mahon Jones

Sunday Services at Blueville Church of Christ

Bible classes for adults at 2 30 p m followed by worship service and sermon by Evangelist Robert Oper at 3 30 p m with communion offering. Thursday 8 p m Bible class for adults with Evangelist Robert Cooper. Special class for all children under Mrs J Bernard Mason and Mrs Arthur Veyon.

Church of Christ (Colored Main Street Robert Oper Robert Cooper Blueville Church of Christ J. Bernard Mason Arthur Veyon

Second Baptist Church Worship Service Schedule Noted

Sunday school led by Calvin Kid, superintendent at 9 20 a m. Worship service at 11 a m with preaching. Services occur on the first and fourth Sundays of each month.

Second Baptist Church Davis Calvin Kid

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue and Beech Sts First Brethren Church St. Paul's Methodist Church St. John’s Methodist Church J. Richardson St. Paul’s Lutheran Church F. K. Roof First Presbyterian Church F. Carl Davis Beulah Baptist Church D, L. Whitener Pruntytown Geernre Peter James John Alfred Buescher 1 James First United Brethren Church First Baptist Church Warner T. Gifford Methodist “Church Cer West Main Sts J. B Taley Harmony Grove Baptist Church WENRY Loving Oak Grove Earth Fetterman Methodist Church Hasel-Atlas J. B. Staley Blueville Methodist Church Blueville Addition Church of the Nazarene Parkview St. Augustine Catholic Church M. J. Hannon Calvary Tabernacle Assembly of God Tabernacle McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run Grafton Grafton Furnace Co Knottsville Stonering Grovi Ross Wiseman Myers Jeweler W. Main FT Clarkeburg Co Victor Maine Grafton Banking W.maina
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